UNDERSTANDING::CULTURE::DIVERSITY QU International Club (QUIC)
QU International Club Meeting 9/9/2011
May 21, 2015
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UNDERSTANDING: :CULTURE: :DIVERSITY
QU International Club (QUIC)
Our Mission
To host and attend events and activities of international character to promote the understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism and diversity in our community, in the United States, and around the world!
QUIC Members are Culturally Conscious
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
CIC Celebrate! Week at Queens: Cultural celebrations in the Dining Hall each day during the week of Sept. 26th – 30th with authentic cuisine and decorations to celebrate the country/region of the day.
The Shades of Blue & Gold Talent Show: The finale of CIC Celebrate! Week, and a showcase of the diverse talents of Queens students!
OCTOBER EVENTS
Diwali: The Indian Festival of Lights Indian Cuisine in the Dining Hall with a performance
by the Bella Faraasha Belly Dancing Club
A Henna Artist, Rangoli Designs, Traditional Indian Music, Décor and Desserts
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Storyteller/Performer
Bonfire with marshmallow roasting
Native American arrowhead craft
DECEMBER EVENTS
Invisible Children Book Drive
Collecting unwanted, used books at the end of our semester for the QUIC philanthropy.
Sending the books to Better World Books to benefit the Invisible Children program in Uganda.
JANUARY EVENTS
Chinese New Year
Chinese Lion/Dragon Dance
Chinese cuisine during lunch hour
Chinese New Year Decorations in the Dining Hall
FEBRUARY/MARCH EVENTS
Invisible Children Screening
See Invisible Children website for details
Malcolm Opoku – Philanthropy Chair
APRIL EVENTS
Intercultural Festival
Volunteer members/students create informational posters about their country of origin or a country of interest
Chartwells provides a food sampling of traditional food from that country
Cultural performances throughout the event set an intercultural atmosphere and guests enjoy the fun!
SERVICE
“Not to be served, but to serve”
Shamrock Senior Center: Serving the international senior community of Charlotte
Sedgefield Elementary School: Queens-Sedgefield Partnership
Log all group volunteer hours with the CAC under QUIC affiliation!!
GETTING TO BUSINESS
Talent Show Sign-Ups Table 11AM – 1PM: Monday Sept. 12th – 16th
CIC Celebrate! Week Decoration Staff 10AM – 11AM: Monday Sept. 26th – 29th
Talent Show Decoration Staff 11AM – 12PM: Friday Sept. 30th
FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND!!
Yiasou Greek Festival – 600 East Blvd $2 event http://www.yiasoufestival.org/
Singgalot Family Free Day -- Charlotte Museum of History & Hezekiah Alexander Homesite 3500 Shamrock Ave, Charlotte, NC FREE Event http://www.charlottemuseum.org/calendar.asp
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